Friends of AARLCC

Join us for a captivating journey into the world of children's literature at the Conference on Children's Literature on Friday, September 22, 2023. eventbrite.com/e/conference-o…

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, come enjoy our comic conference, AARLCC-CON. This year’s theme is “SHUJAA,” the Kiswahili word for “hero,” feature comics and authors of titles mythology originating in African and African diasporic culture. eventbrite.com/e/aarlcc-con-2…

Learn the basics of researching family histories. For more information, visit broward.libnet.info/event/9119318

Please join the Sankofa Book Club. On September 23, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm for our Sankofa Book Club discussion. Our September book pick is Joseph Zobel's novel, Black Shack Alley. For more info, visit broward.libnet.info/event/9018908

Every Thursday, experience Chair Yoga to improve health, concentration, flexibility, balance, and strength while feeling relaxed, energized, and uplifted.

The “Afrofantastic” exhibition and its supporting programs will explore issues of representation, empowerment, science, science fiction, technology and race. For more info, visit broward.libnet.info/event/8445898

AARLCC is now accepting registrations for AARLCC's Saturday School Series, offering Black history education to families in our area one Saturday each month. These courses are designed for middle and high school students. For more info, visit blackhistoryproject.org

SAVE THE DATE: Join the Friends of AARLCC in recognizing this year's honorees who exemplify "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things" at the 2023 Annual Luncheon! Saturday, October 28, 12 p.m. at Jacaranda Country Club 9200 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 #friendsofaarlcc

We’re celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop culture at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center on July 13th, 14th, and 15th as a part of South Florida’s 11th Annual South Florida Book Festival! eventbrite.com/cc/2023-south-…

Jam Pony Express DJs and the legendary @djdemp will be featured at our reception this year for the South Florida Book Festival, along with featured author @kevinpowellinbrooklyn and our host, the amazing @thejilltraceyshow . #sfbf2023

On Thu, Jun 29 at 7:00 PM, AARLCC presents “The Lynching of Rubin Stacy" documentary. It follows the 1935 case of an African-American Fort Lauderdale resident that was lynched from a pine tree and shot 17 times by a white mob. Info here: rb.gy/dpxi1

Join as we celebration Haitian Flag Day, Florida's Emancipation Day, and recognize the shared legacy of liberation between these communities May 18-20. For more info, visit eventbrite.com/cc/celebrating…

Join us for the Panel Discussion: Intellectual Freedom and a Healthy Democracy on May 24, 6-7:30PM at African American Research Library and Cultural Center. For more info, visit broward.libnet.info/event/8454460

The Friends of the Broward County Library, Inc. is celebrating and recognizing its members at a Hats Off to Friends Awards Brunch on Sunday, May 21, 2023, 1:00pm. at AARLCC. For more info, visit eventbrite.com/e/fobcl-hats-o…

Join us for an evening of a literary and musical performance to commemorate the kick off the 2023 Our Voices: Festival of Words literary festival weekend. broward.libnet.info/event/7958356

Join as we celebration Haitian Flag Day, Florida's Emancipation Day, and recognize the shared legacy of liberation between these communities May 18-20. For more info, visit eventbrite.com/cc/celebrating…

Join us on Thursday Feb. 2 for the exhibition opening of walls turned sideways are bridges and meet-and-greet reception with exhibition curators Marie Vickles and william cordova. The exhibition Feb. 2 to May 27. To register, visit broward.libnet.info/event/7760340.

Join us for the Ashley Bryan Series Youth Art Fair on Saturday, January 28 for a day of creation, play, and lots of fun! Face painting, African storytelling, and several different art making experiences. For more info, visit broward.libnet.info/event/7480961

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Join us in congratulating Dr. Tameka Hobbs as AARLCC’s new Library Regional Manager!